5 Questions
Where does gas exchange with the blood take place?
Alveoli
What is the movement of air from the external environment through the airways into the alveoli during breathing called?
Inspiration
Where does the flow of air past the vocal cords occur?
Larynx
What is the function of the esophagus in the respiratory system?
Passage of food to the stomach
Which structure houses the vocal cords in the respiratory system?
Larynx
Test your knowledge about the anatomy and organization of the respiratory system, including the lungs, alveoli, and airways. Learn about gas exchange and the process of inspiration (inhalation).
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